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"Entrance" in German: Eingang
der Eingang
Entrance in German is der Eingang, masculine. Signs say Eingang or Haupteingang for the main entrance. Opposite idea: der Ausgang.
Museum
Der Eingang ist hinter dem Brunnen.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Eingang
Say it
INE-gahng
/ˈaɪ̯nɡaŋ/
INE-gahng. Ei like eye. Stress on Ein.
"Entrance" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Eingang | entrance Default. | Default. |
| Haupteingang | main entrance Buildings. | Buildings. |
| Eingang freihalten | keep entrance clear Sign text. | Sign text. |
| am Eingang | at the entrance Meeting point. | Meeting point. |
How to use Eingang in real life
- 1Museum
Der Eingang ist hinter dem Brunnen.
The entrance is behind the fountain.
Der Eingang.
- 2Meeting friend
Ich warte am Eingang neben dem Café.
I'm waiting at the entrance next to the café.
Am Eingang.
- 3Delivery
Bitte den Eingang nicht zuparken.
Please don't block the entrance with a car.
Den Eingang.
Mistakes English speakers make with Eingang
Incorrect: die Eingang
Correct: der Eingang
Eingang is masculine.
Incorrect: Entrance (on a German sign)
Correct: Eingang
German signs use Eingang.
Good to know
German buildings mark Eingang clearly, sometimes with separate Lieferanteneingang for deliveries. In stations, follow Eingang vs Ausgang to avoid walking against the flow.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding the right door at a venue
ChatPal
Sind wir zu spät für den Check-in?
Are we late for check-in?
You
Nein. Der Eingang ist noch offen.
No. The entrance is still open.
ChatPal
Welcher Eingang? Links oder rechts?
Which entrance? Left or right?
You
Der Haupteingang. Am Eingang stehen Schilder.
The main entrance. There are signs at the entrance.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Entrance" in German
How do you say entrance?
Der Eingang.
Main entrance?
Haupteingang.
At the entrance?
Am Eingang.
Opposite?
Der Ausgang (exit).
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